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Some of the thoughts Shared with me by TANA from Unbound Organisation on Gandhis thoughts in line with Hind Swaraj “For me, it is enough to know the means. Means and end are convertible terms in my philosophy of life. “ Young India, 26-12-’24, p. 424 “The means may be likened to a seed, the end to a tree; and there is just the same inviolable connection between the means and the end as there is between the seed and the tree.” Hind Swaraj, (1962), p. 71 “They say ‘means are after all means’. I would say ‘means are after all everything’. As the means so the end…There is no wall of separation between means and end. Indeed the Creator has given us control (and that too very limited) over means, none over the end. Realization of the goal is in exact proportion to that of the means. This is a proposition that admits of no exception. Young India, 17-7-’24, p. 236 “The clearest possible definition of the goal and its appreciation would fail to take us there, if we do not know and utilize the ...

Fascination to Himalayas and its stories always enamored me. When I saw the Learning Society having organized an Unconference at BIR a village at the foot hills of Himalayas on the 4th April 2011. I couldn’t resist the idea that I would be meeting a gathering of people on the agenda of “Change “with Contemplation, creativity, compassion and Courage as the theme. Without much planning just packed up and landed in Delhi on 3rd April by early morning flight with my mother who was also fascinated with it being an educationist for 33 years .Her curiosity promoted her to join me. There reached ISBT and got into a regular bus to Chandigarh. From Chandigarh it was another 9 hours long journey. When we reached Baijnath it was 3 am, in the biting cold we were the only ones at the bus stand with everyone in their warm bed. Luckily we found a Taxi to the small Tibetan village(upper) BIR in the backdrop of Dhauladhar Ranges of Himalayas. which is about 2 hours drive to Dharmashala the Ti...

A Nation (Raashtra) to become a Nation (Raashtra) needs an awakening . A sense of home coming, a sense of affinity to what is ours .The passion to recreate the glory of a nation. For this we need a powerful strong leadership. We need a population that is aware of its civic responsibility and has high moral standards. For a nationalistic spirit we have to take complete pride in what we are and love the heritage we hail from. Self awareness along with spiritual development we can build a Raashtra that is a formidable force .This again calls for complete sacrifice just like the forefathers did during pre independence era from the foreign yoke. A whole generation has to put at stake everything that matters so that we can lay the foundation to create that free nation where we have an egalitarian society and deal with complacency by severe punishment. This means we have to go back to the basics, 1) Give up this life style and embrace simple disciplined life 2) Set good moral examples of fami...

Tremendous organizational energy can be released if the CLO can identify, train and galvanize key influencers to lead the transformation toward operational excellence. Front-line workers - those who are closest to the products or services the company delivers - have historically been undervalued and ignored in the major activities and decisions of many organizations. However, these workers are the ones who best sense and respond to the magnitude of change in today's market. Being closest to the action, they are constantly accumulating market experience and knowledge and are the first filter for trends. Ideally, these workplace "heroes" are free to focus solely on leading and driving change. However, more often than not, they are tackling these initiatives on their own time. Directly or indirectly, they implement new processes, train employees on new procedures and act as role models to demonstrate new and better ways to work. It is the heroes who are the key to successf...

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Habits are a normal part of every person’s lives, but it is often counterproductive when dealing with change. As humans we are not very good at changing. We see changes as a negative thing, something that creates instability and insecurity. A normal change management process often evolves trough number of mental phases: Stage -1 Shock Where we see disruption in our paradigmn Denial Where we fight the change and protect status quo. Frustration and anger When we realize that we cannot avoid the change and we become insecure because of lack of awareness. Stage - 2 Negotiation and bargaining Where we try to save what we can. Depression When we realize that none of the old ways can be incorporated into the new. Stage -3 Acceptance When we accept the change, and start to mentally prepare ourselves. Experimentation Where we try to find new ways, and gradually remove the old barriers. Stage - 4 Discovery and Delight When we realize that the change will improve our future possibilities. I...

Despite, or perhaps because of, its insight and ubiquity, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator instrument - the world's most widely used personality assessment - is sometimes misused by individuals and organizations. Proper use of the instrument results in expanding vision and opportunity, while misuse can result in pigeonholing and exclusion. Based on Carl Jung's theory of personality type, the Myers-Briggs assessment sheds light on the environments, situations and tasks that individuals of 16 unique personality types are likely to find stimulating, challenging, fulfilling, etc. Understanding core preferences - both one's own and those of others - provides insight into motivations, natural strengths, potential areas for growth and style differences and lays a foundation for team building, conflict resolution, career development and numerous other talent management functions. Misconception: It's a personality test. The truth: The term "test" connotes right or wro...